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We are asking for your help to further raise the profile of our charity, the Oesophageal Patients Association (OPA) and to increase its outreach. The OPA works...

Acid Reflux (also called Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, or GORD) is caused by a weak muscle in your oesophagus called the Lower Oesophageal Sphincter...

The National Key Scheme, sometimes known as the RADAR Scheme, was developed because some public toilets designed for disabled people had to be locked to...

Recognising that after surgery for oesophageal or gastric cancer, patients often cannot eat full restaurant portions, OPA has devised a two sided card that can...

In this leaflet you will find information on Support Nationwide, One to one support, Group support and Additional support. You can order your copy here -...

Caring for a cancer sufferer or survivor is not a time-limited commitment, for which patience, understanding, empathy and warmth are indispensable qualities...

This gives a brief overview of the stages of pre-operative preparations following a diagnosis of oesophageal or gastric cancer, of the surgery itself, and of...

This is a book of recipes and food ideas for people who may need to put on weight, have difficulty in swallowing, or who are living with the after-effects of...

Possibly the greatest change to the lifestyle of the post-oesophagogastric surgery patient occurs with eating and digesting food. This booklet offers advice...

This is the OPA’s most comprehensive overview of the surgical operation and the consequent life-altering pathway to the fullest recovery possible. Diagrams...

Welcome to the OPA Carer’s online forum! We’re very glad you have chosen to be a part of The OPA Carer’s online forum. This is a community of people who know...

Why not leave a short comment below and introduce yourselves. Give as much or as little information as you like. Feel free to ask your own questions here:...

We are the world’s largest online support network, connecting you to others with the same health needs and long-term conditions. Our network is made up of over...